Participation and speech at the joint Central Asia - Republic of Korea economic and business forum

The forum was attended by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the President of the Republic of Korea, the heads of Central Asian states, and a wide range of business people and investors from these countries. Emomali Rahmon said the event provides a favourable basis for identifying ways to implement the goals of the first summit of heads of state in the Central Asia - Republic of Korea format.

He described the format as an important platform for advancing innovation, prosperity and connectivity. It was noted that, through mutually beneficial cooperation and an atmosphere of respect and trust, it can help lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. The report also says the Government of Tajikistan is taking necessary measures to develop strategic sectors, especially energy, transport and communications, industry, digitalisation, agriculture and tourism.

According to the statement, wide-ranging reforms have been implemented in recent years to strengthen macroeconomic stability, develop the private sector, support entrepreneurship, advance digitalisation and carry out innovative projects. Emomali Rahmon also presented investment opportunities, major hydropower potential and natural resources, including green energy, industry, agriculture, textiles, transport, tourism, banking and finance, and said Tajikistan is ready to implement the agreements reached.